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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

40.72 USD
-0.2 (-0.49%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:16:53 PM
40.72 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:16:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EXLS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make EXLS suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EXLS was profitable.
In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EXLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

EXLS has a better Return On Assets (13.93%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Return On Equity of 25.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 87.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 29.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROIC 16.51%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EXLS has a Gross Margin (38.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EXLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 8.33. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.33, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 1.24, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 1.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EXLS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, EXLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.33
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.65%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.91, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.82% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EXLS (2.91) is better than 78.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.38% over the past year.
The earnings per share for EXLS have been decreasing by -11.63% on average. This is quite bad
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.43%.
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.54, the valuation of EXLS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. EXLS is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.24 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EXLS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. EXLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 18.24
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 61.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXLS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.53
EV/EBITDA 17.02
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EXLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of EXLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (12/5/2025, 8:16:53 PM)

After market: 40.72 0 (0%)

40.72

-0.2 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change0.97%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap6.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.62 (31.68%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio5.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.45%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-2.02%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 18.24
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 22.53
P/OCF 19.08
P/B 6.79
P/tB 13.11
EV/EBITDA 17.02
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.44%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5.24%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROCE 21.52%
ROIC 16.51%
ROICexc 22.72%
ROICexgc 40.8%
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
FCFM 14.16%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 87.75%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 17.31
Cash Conversion 92.54%
Profit Quality 118.82%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
Altman-Z 8.33
F-Score8
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y71.75%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EXLS.


What is the valuation status of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of EXLS stock?

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 8 / 10.